Maltreatment of children by caregivers is a health and social problem that exist in many countries that have established methods to quantify the issue1,2. Epidemiological studies on child maltreatment in Oman is limited and not available at a national level. However, published case reports on this topic in the past two decades provide evidence on the existence of child maltreatment in Oman 6,8. Since 2007 the Ministry of Health (MOH) started a notification system to report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect reaching health institutions. The system was put forth for the purpose of generating data on the matter and have an understanding on the patterns of abuse in Oman.

Child maltreatment can result in death, serious injury, and long-term consequences affecting the child life till adulthood. It also affects the child family, and society in general. Recognition and reporting of child abuse is important to promote child safety, health, and welfare through the delivery of preventive, supportive, protective, and therapeutic interventions.